Maison Castel

Sélection Châteauneuf-du-Pape Shiraz

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
M.T. Sritharan

What to Expect

The 2022 vintage was warm and produced generous, ripe wines in the Southern Rhône.

Nose

* Black cherry
* Plum
* Blackberry
* Black pepper
* Licorice
* Provençal herbs (garrigue)
* A touch of leather and vanilla

Palate

* Full-bodied
* 14.5% alcohol, but generally well integrated
* Ripe dark fruits dominate
* Medium-plus tannins
* Moderate acidity
* Long, spicy finish with roasted herbs and black pepper.

What to Expect

The 2022 vintage was warm and produced generous, ripe wines in the Southern Rhône.

Nose

* Black cherry
* Plum
* Blackberry
* Black pepper
* Licorice
* Provençal herbs (garrigue)
* A touch of leather and vanilla

Palate

* Full-bodied
* 14.5% alcohol, but generally well integrated
* Ripe dark fruits dominate
* Medium-plus tannins
* Moderate acidity
* Long, spicy finish with roasted herbs and black pepper.

Jul 10th, 2026